New Vintage Finds!

Check out our latest collection of brand new, in stock vintage finds right here before they even hit our website. Below you'll find photos of our latest collection now available. Call us at our showroom (412-441-8888) or visit in person to be one of the first people to shop our latest vintage finds!

Another Look at Local Artist, Virgil Cantini

Virgil Cantini (1919–2009) was an artist, sculptor and educator. He was a member of the faculty and Chairman of the Studio Arts Department of the University of Pittsburgh. He and his family were life long residents of Pittsburgh.

His figurative style was innovative and continues to inspire. In all of his drawings, prints and designs, one can readily see his draftsmanship and keen eye for the dynamism of the human body. Receiving national and local recognition for his work in steel and enamel, Cantini made large-scale public sculpture that can be enjoyed and seen all over the city of Pittsburgh where he used these materials in unique ways.

In the late sixties and early seventies, Mr.Cantini traveled to Ecuador to teach people art and design so they could make objects/crafts that could be sold in the United States. Below is a rug (and ink on paper drawings) designed by Cantini and available for sale at Weisshouse. Please visit our website at www.weisshouse.com for more information.

Olympian Blue: Fall's Hottest Color

We love blue at Weisshouse and we are happy to announce that blue is all new for Fall. Think Peacock blue and teal and begin your creative process at Weisshouse. Try one of the new blues painted on a focal wall in your home. Blue is soothing and dreamy in a bedroom or bath. Pop a little blue into your home by introducing new art, accessories or a new rug to brighten your room. Check out a few of our favorite ways to add a little blue this Fall below and as always, visit us at www.weisshouse.com .



Woody Leather Chair

Over-dyed Patchwork Rug



Vintage Water Jug

VintageVase

Another Cocktail?

Since our last blog, "Cocktail, Anyone?" was so popular, we thought it would be great to do a part 2, but feature a vintage cocktail along with a few of our favorite vintage cocktail tables! Enjoy our vintage cocktail recipe courtesy of Mad Men's Cocktail Guide (http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men/cocktail-guide/greyhound).

Greyhound

Ingredients:
2 oz. vodka
5 oz. grapefruit juice

Instructions:
Pour vodka and grapefruit juice over ice in a cocktail glass. Stir well!

Cocktail, Anyone?

A popular item that clients are often searching for is the "perfect" cocktail table. Cocktail tables, also called coffee tables have to serve many purposes in addition to being a resting place for your cocktail or coffee! We thought it would be fun to pair a great cocktail that is just right for entertaining with a few of our favorite cocktail tables from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. All special order cocktail tables are now 20% OFF until October 8th at Weisshouse.

The Long Hello

Ingredients

• 1 3/4cups Calvados or other apple brandy
• 1 cup St-Germain (elderflower liqueur)
• 10 dashes bitters, preferably Fee Brothers Whiskey Barrel Aged Bitters or Angostura
• 1750-ml bottle Champagne, chilled
• Freshly grated nutmeg

• Special Equipment:
  
  One 12-cup Bundt or tube pan; 1 punch bowl

Preparation

Make and freeze ring mold with pears and apples according to our ice mold directions. DO AHEAD: Ring mold can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep frozen.

• Stir Calvados, St-Germain, bitters, and 1 cup water in a punch bowl. Add ice ring, then Champagne. Ladle punch into glasses and grate nutmeg over.

Read More http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/12/the-long-hello#ixzz26xrj8nnq

Celebrity Homes...We Just Can't Get Enough

Pop culture is a huge part of American life. We want to know what celebrities are doing, buying, eating and wearing. It's only natural that we also want to know where and how they are living. We thought it would be fun to take a peek inside a few of our favorite celebrity homes. If you want your home to look like one of the homes pictured below, visit Weisshouse and speak with one of our talented interior designers.

Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin

Sofia Coppola

Jennifer Aniston & Justin Theroux

Beyonce & Jay-Z (Summer Rental)

Frank Lloyd Wright Furniture At Weisshouse

Weisshouse proudly offers licensed Frank Lloyd Wright furniture. You can own a beautiful piece of furniture and history. Starting with Wright’s original designs and measurements, solid hardwood, and superior upholstery, our manufacturer employs traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology to create these heirloom-quality pieces for your home. 

What's New In Dining?

Dining rooms and kitchens are a place where we gather, entertain, do homework, etc. Having cozy and practical dining chairs help to make all of those things a little more comfortable. When they are cozy, practical AND stylish, that's even better! This fall, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams has introduced several new dining chairs and they are on sale until October 8th. Shop our entire Mitchell Gold Sale and save 25% on all upholstery and 20% on case goods, lighting and accessories.

It's Furniture Fashion Week in PGH

September may mark the end of Summer, but it also marks the beginning of fall. Fall is such an exciting time for the world of furniture. So many new items come out this time of year. It's a great time to begin thinking about how you can update your home. It's also a great time to update your wardrobe and in honor of New York Fashion Week, we thought it would be fun to pair the hottest new trends in fashion with the hottest new fall furniture!

Nothing on the runway is on sale, but we are! All Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Furniture, Lighting and Accessories (special orders) are on sale now through October 8th.

Richard Chai

Beverly Dining Banquette (MG+BW)

Lacoste

Draper Chair (MG+BW)

Joseph Abboud

Walker Dining Chair (MG+BW)

Lacoste

Cody Square Ottoman (MG+BW)

Before & After: A Look Back

It's always fun to look back on past projects. It's even more fun to compare the "Before" and "After" photos. Check out a selection of our best before and after looks below. Remember, Weisshouse offers complete top to bottom interior design services. 

The photos below feature a beautiful home in Squirrel Hill. The clients (a couple with young children) came to Weisshouse for help updating their home office, master bathroom and kitchen. Weisshouse designer, Ron Reinheimer was able to reflect the traditional beauty of the house but move the interior into the 21st century. In addition to selecting beautiful furniture, Ron created an airy sophisticated palette of color, accessories and artwork.

Bathroom Vanity "Before"

Bathroom Vanity "After"

Kitchen "Before"

Kitchen "After"